Gower vs Perkins Reef
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gower (1060) sits above Perkins Reef (1056).
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Gower and Perkins Reef side by side
| Measure | Gower | Perkins Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 15 |
| Population | 45 | – |
| Median age | 51 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 572 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Gower edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Gower vs Perkins Reef: common questions
Does Gower or Perkins Reef have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gower scores 1060 vs 1056 in Perkins Reef. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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